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There’s a week left to come up with another round of unemployment relief

  • Sabri Ben-Achour
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    A person fills out an unemployment benefits application. The addition of $600 a week has enabled many Americans to keep spending and support businesses.

    A person fills out an unemployment benefits application. The addition of $600 a week has enabled many Americans to keep spending and support businesses. Olivier Douliery/AFP via Getty Images

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    COVID & Unemployment

    Pandemic unemployment benefits have kept people spending

    by Jasmine Garsd Jul 23, 2020
    Economists say the additional $600-a-week benefit has boosted the whole economy and contributed to job growth.

    Trump denies asking ambassador to help move British Open to his resort

    by Sabri Ben-Achour , Nova Safo and Alex Schroeder Jul 23, 2020
    The Turnberry is reportedly not profitable, and a major golf tournament could bring in tens of millions of dollars to the local economy.
    COVID-19

    Mattel banks on keeping kids busy during the pandemic

    by Erika Beras Jul 23, 2020
    Mattel has pivoted, playing to the moment at hand with marketing like "play is never canceled" and an emphasis on family activities.

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